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Millimeters away from being lynched

Israel's Red Line: Hamas better come up with safer hostage transfers – or this deal is over

Netanyahu is done playing games with Hamas. 

Hamas, Islamic Jihad and thousands of Gazans seen outside the house of Sinwar in Khan Younis, Gaza, where two Israeli hostages- Arbel yehud and Gadi Mozes were released to the Red Cross, January 30, 2025.
Photo by Abed Rahim Khaatib/Flash90

The release of Israeli hostages in Gaza has exposed deeply disturbing scenes that have horrified viewers both in Israel and internationally. The footage showed hostage Arbel Yehud looking pale and understandably terrified, surrounded by thousands of Hamas terrorists and Gaza civilians during the transfer process.

The sight of these visibly traumatized captives, completely vulnerable while being moved through massive, aggressive crowds, sent shockwaves through Israeli society and drew international concern. The images were particularly distressing as they revealed the extreme psychological pressure the hostages faced even in their final moments of captivity.

The stark footage highlighted the precarious nature of these transfers, where hostages must navigate through a sea of hostile faces before reaching safety.

Each frame of the footage served as a painful reminder of the hostages' ordeal, with Arbel's visible distress and the overwhelming crowd presence creating another haunting images of this war.

Israel has had enough. We have made it abundantly clear that any further incidents like we saw today could derail the delicate negotiations.

But more than that, security sources suggest that any harm to hostages during transfers would likely trigger an immediate suspension of the deal. The warning carries particular weight given the current diplomatic balance, where international mediators are working to maintain momentum in the exchange process.

The incident has already prompted Israeli negotiators to demand enhanced security measures, including a strictly enforced safe corridor for hostage transfers. Without such guarantees, officials warn that Israel may be forced to reassess its participation in future exchanges, potentially affecting the fate of remaining hostages still held in Gaza and the freedom of Hamas terrorists slated for upcoming release per the deal's terms.

This firm stance reflects Israel's broader position that while it remains committed to securing the release of all hostages, it won't proceed with exchanges that put our captives at additional risk during the transfer process itself.

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